wasserman

/ˈvɑːsərmən/

Definitions

1. noun

a Jew who converts to Christianity, especially one who converts for social or economic reasons.

“Some critics accused the royal family of being anti-Semitic towards the wassermanns who had converted to Christianity.”

Synonyms

  • Jewish convert
  • converso

Antonyms

  • faithful Jew
  • observant Jew